10/10/2026
Newsletter update: October 2026
Greene County Makers is growing and changing!
Serving on the current executive board of directors are Jerry Pollard, president; Melody Seefeldt, treasurer; Sheila Bible, secretary. Board members are Steven Bible, John Hyatt, Paige Mengel, Lawrence Whiteside, Tim Lindstrom, and Amy Saxonmeyer.
Several special committees have been formed. The current co-chairpersons are:
Marketing: Melody Seefeldt, Larry Whiteside, Amy Saxonmeyer
Membership: Larry Whiteside, Melody Seefeldt
Fundraising: Steven Bible, Larry Whiteside
Operations: Tim Lindstrom, Sheila Bible
By-laws: Melody Seefeldt, Paige Mengel
Building: Sheila Bible, John Hyatt
Please note, any Greene County Makers member is welcome and encouraged to participate in special committee project work. If interested, please contact [email protected].
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WEEKLY EVENTS:
All weekly events & activities listed below are open to GCM members as well as to the public at large.
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS - Gaming
MONDAYS – Mixed Media from 1:00 to 3:00pm. From 5:00 to 9:00pm The Wood Carvers, who are enthusiastic about sharing and teaching their craft, meet from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
Teen Art club, Creative Stars [ages: 13-19] starting Monday, October 26th from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Classes are free. Sign up at greenecountymakers.org
TUESDAYS – Knitting & Crocheting. The Early Knitter Group meets from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Participants are ready, willing and available to teach their craft to anyone interested. The Kids Art Group meets from 3:30 to 5:00pm for children from ages 6 to 12 and features opportunities for creative fun with a variety of art-based projects. Classes are free. Sign up at greenecountymakers.org
WEDNESDAYS - Tech Night featuring the Electronics Enthusiasts Club meets from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Participants work on a variety of electronics projects for the purposes of creation, testing & experimentation, as well as sharing and teaching.
THURSDAYS – The Chess Club meets from 5:00 to 8:00pm. All are welcome to join in playing and/or learning the art of the game.
FRIDAYS – Fiber Fridays happen from 2:00 to 6:00pm. and include everything from sewing, quilting, stitching, to just about anything and everything fiber! Sewing machines are available for use and talented fiber arts folks are available to share their knowledge and teach their skills to anyone interested.
FALL EVENTS & PROJECTS:
Fall 2026 is sure to be full of excitement! The GCM board recently signed off on a commercial blueprint with Architect Ben Lamons for the proposed Greene County Makers kitchenette (warming kitchen). It will be a great addition to the facility, not only for cooking classes, but also for social gatherings and special events. A number of fundraising initiatives will be required for this project to come to fruition. Board members as well as general members will be encouraged to donate as well as seek and promote outside donations for the project.
The second Monday night of every month is the time slot for GCM’s Social Potluck get-together, which takes place from 6:00 to 9:00pm. All are welcome to bring a dish & beverage and join in on the food, fun & camaraderie! Special Note: The December Social Potluck will include extra special fun, celebration and activities as it will coincide with the annual GCM Christmas party.
Everette Aldridge is back as artist-in-residence. He will soon be announcing schedules for his upcoming painting and drawing classes.
The Autumn Yard Sale fundraising project is scheduled to take place on October 31st. Volunteers are needed to help. Sale item donations are still being sought.
Theresa Lindstrom has secured a trailer for Greene County Makers to transform into a decorative themed float for this year’s Greeneville Christmas Parade! More detailed information is forthcoming, and of course, volunteers will be needed.
All artist classes and private club meetings are found under events at greencountymakers.org along with information and pricing.
This year’s YULETIDE POP-UP event is set to take place on Saturday – November 28th. Guitarist Gene Lane will be providing live music, the Que’ Bola Food truck will be featuring tasty Cuban style food treats and beverages, and Theresa Lindstrom will be doing some fabulous face painting. Spaces for artists are limited and sign up can be found at greenecountymakers.org. Arts and craft booth spaces for vendors are already being reserved, so act soon if you’d like to have a spot to show off and sell your creative wares just in time for the holidays.
***Big “Thank You” to all of our Ambassadors!
